![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Items in order will be sent via Express post as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. Order may come in multiple shipments, however you will only be charged a flat fee.Ģ-10 days after all items have arrived in the warehouse Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. The result is a page-turning novel about one of the most intriguing periods in history." Like a magician herself, Jeanne Kalogridis weaves a tale of star-crossed love, of faith and heresy, of mysticism and witchcraft, against a fascinating historical backdrop - the Black Death, the Hundred Years' War, and the catastrophic defeat of France at the hands of the English. Michel, a pious and compassionate monk sent to hear her confession, finds himself drawn more intimately into Sybille's life and destiny than either of them could have imagined. Before long, Sybille's unusual powers bring her under the scrutiny of the Inquisition. She flees her village and takes refuge in a Franciscan sisterhood. Mother Marie Francoise, born Sybille, is a midwife with a precocious gift for magic - a gift that makes her a prime target for persecution at the hands of the Church. In an epic tale of passion, mystery, and unspeakable danger, one woman faces the flames.and triumphs. The Inquisition rages throughout medieval France, searching ruthlessly for heretics. ![]()
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